Wegovy, other weight-loss drugs might help with alcoholism, opioid addiction
Weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound appear to help people battle alcoholism and opioid addiction, a new study finds.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs may help reduce addiction, overdose risks: Study
Those who took Ozempic or a similar drug had a 40% lower chance of overdosing on opioids and a 50% lower chance of getting drunk compared to those who didn't take the medication, the study found.
Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic can Slim Down Addiction
Ozempic, a popular drug for treating diabetes and promoting weight loss, has emerged as an unexpected weapon in the fight against opioid and alcohol addiction.
Ozempic and similar drugs may lower risks for opioid and alcohol use disorders
A new study published in the scientific journal Addiction has found that people with opioid or alcohol use disorder (OUD, AUD) who take Ozempic or similar medications to treat diabetic/weight-related conditions appear to have a 40% lower rate of opioid overdose and a 50% lower rate of alcohol intoxication than people with OUD and AUD who do not take Ozempic or similar medications.
Ozempic: Weight Loss Drug May Help With Addiction Too
These medications have been associated with a 40 percent reduction in opioid overdose and 50 percent lower rate of alcohol intoxication.
Could Ozempic and similar drugs be used to treat substance use disorders?
One of the most prominent medical developments in recent years has been the emergence of a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). The best known of these drugs is Ozempic,
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Ozempic (and similar medications) may be the new treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorder
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Risk for Suicidal Ideation, Attempts Down With GLP1-RA Treatment in Teens With Obesity
For adolescents with obesity, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP1-RA) treatment is associated with a reduced risk for suicidal ideation or attempts.